a visual collective outlet of inspiration
for those who read french, i might suggest this really beautiful blog. it’s called “les valeureux” which means the braves and it’s the meeting of a talented photographer and a talented writer. so one provide a picture and the other one writes a little text about it. there is a new one every day and it’s really powerfull. for those who can’t read french, just have a look at the pictures, that worth it whatever.
“La voix de Lou Reed me shootait un peu plus de minute en minute ; j’oubliai le froid, la solitude de cette ville désertée par la Semaine Sainte, cette question qui montait : « qu’est-ce que je fous là ? ». La lumière avait la liquidité opaque qu’a parfois l’East River au niveau du pont de Williamsburg : longues traînées jaunes sur une eau d’un violet sourd. Derrière : la ville, étonnamment calme depuis Brooklyn. (…)” by pp
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r.i.p. irving penn
master of image making, irving penn photographed celebrities, indigenous people, workers and cigarette butts, has died at his manhattan home, aged 92. taking subjects out of their element and into his studio, penn isolated their unique characteristics to capture their true natures. he applied the approach whether he was photographing aborigine tribesmen, foods, flowers or san francisco hippies. starting to work for vogue in the 1940’s, he remained active and in demand his entire life. he along with his refined yet honest images will be missed dearly. by kl
photographer sam haskins: exhibit at milk gallery
the unaffordable original issue of cowboy kate book by sam haskins that was almost impossible to find is now available in a reissue “directors cut” edition
if you happened to be one of the few lucky ones to make it there at the right time, you would have had the chance to meet sam and take home a signed issue.
the highlight of my day, that day, was indeed the chance of of meeting sam haskins at his show. the exhibit at milk studio was very good but unfortunately not as great as his work indeed is.
that is of course my personal opinion. the small diptychs created did not do the images justice. sam’s pictures are so amazing and simple they deserve to stand alone and in large, large, large, wall paper size formats. of course space is the key issue in nyc and i’m sure that had something to do with it. the exhibits prints were rather small making you feel like you were going through a printed book (what is the point when you can buy the book?).
that night i met sam and his son and his grandson. extremely kind and graceful. sam unfortunately had suffered a stroke recently and was not in top condition yet he was pleased to see so many young fans at the opening and happy to talk and sign my book. by dd
mark borthwick – if – half gallery
If
These are my`n fruit`s her kind`ly kin
that lift`s these heart`s to begin
as if an embrace picture`s a thousand word`s
anna rose` ~ anna rose`
for if only in this place of mind is in`effable for a time
we` we`lll leave behind
so upon this wake of wonder
“un`vail`s ~ prevail`s”
upon these stake`s of yonder
we shall wander
an walk an explore` all we`ve never seen before`
as if one`s fair well ploy
an ode` to joy
As good`ness sweel`z
dipp`in hand`s in well`z
be`quith`s an abundance` sweel`z
For if there`s no severence
ben`e` fest this reverence`
venerate`s to revere`
“What if were pioneer`s”
So of night`s of no`end
off folly of ac`cumen
an all an alll the mad`men
appeal appeal up hill
lament ament
an over dose` in love`s the most
as … “lewd”… an`nimate`s benevolence
as if there`s no severence
so picture` this in communal bliss
a catalyst
For eye as eye will not discourage the courage, to encourage`
“To return … to return to the land”
for are we … “Are we the last”
to love
so
upon a whim
for these are my`ne fruit`s her kind`ly kin
that lift`s these heart`s to begin
what`if were pioneer`s
we`ll sear these golden year`s
an reveal`s an appeal to feel an heal
so in your garden rose we`ll revere`
No fear were pioneer`s
For if only in this peace of mind
will shift an shift be`quith
this change` of time
So picture this an embrace ~ picture`s a thousand word`
anna rose` ~ anna rose`
If handed down
These are my`n fruit`s her kind`ly kin
that lift`s these heart`s to begin
as if an embrace picture`s a thousand word`s
anna rose` ~ anna rose`
for if only in this place of mind is in`effable for a time
we` we`lll leave behind
so upon this wake of wonder
“un`vail`s ~ prevail`s”
upon these stake`s of yonder
we shall wander
an walk an explore` all we`ve never seen before`
as if one`s fair well ploy
an ode` to joy
As good`ness sweel`z
dipp`in hand`s in well`z
be`quith`s an abundance` sweel`z
For if there`s no severence
ben`e` fest this reverence`
venerate`s to revere`
“What if were pioneer`s”
So of night`s of no`end
off folly of ac`cumen
an all an alll the mad`men
appeal appeal up hill
lament ament
an over dose` in love`s the most
as … “lewd”… an`nimate`s benevolence
as if there`s no severence
so picture` this in communal bliss
a catalyst
For eye as eye will not discourage the courage, to encourage`
“To return … to return to the land”
for are we … “Are we the last”
to love
so
upon a whim
for these are my`ne fruit`s her kind`ly kin
that lift`s these heart`s to begin
what`if were pioneer`s
we`ll sear these golden year`s
an reveal`s an appeal to feel an heal
so in your garden rose we`ll revere`
No fear were pioneer`s
For if only in this peace of mind
will shift an shift be`quith
this change` of time
So picture this an embrace ~ picture`s a thousand word`
anna rose` ~ anna rose`
If handed down
photographer mark borthwick’s show opened yesterday at the half gallery in the lower east side. it features only pictures of nature and it’s up ’til october 19th. by pp’
more ysl – robert polidori – 55 rue de babylone
i’m never tired of mister saint laurent’s estate. the new paradis magazine is out and features a never seen series of photos taken by robert polidori of the furniture moving from the 55 rue de babylone address to go to the grand palais for the famous auction. pretty moving to see the closing of a chapter. to end on a brighter note, this paradis magazine issue also features a very nice series from mario sorrenti that we can’t post here unfortunately… by pp’
DASHWOOD bookstore
opened a few years ago and still standing there is a little bookstore on bond street. tailored with a collection of contemporary photography dashwood is a great bookstore to visit. it is located on bond street (between lafayette and bowery) in new york. by dd
yves saint laurent again! villa mabrouka – tangier
we said that we would be done with yves’ but it seems that it’s a never ending posting.
so last but not least, here is the tangier villa of misters saint laurent and bergé…
less crowded and hot than marrakesh, with a direct view on the gibraltar detroit, tangier is definetly the ultimate place to be for the warm african summers… images let you imagine what it could have been… photos by the great ivan terestchenko by pp’
ryan mcginley : nice shift
rare are the photographers that can jump easily from art to commercial without loosing their style or interest. so ryan mcginley is definitely a successful one. after some commissioned work of his appeared in W, it seems clear that he was mature to do the jump. the recent levis ads confirmed it and the new missoni’s make it sure. by pp’
two beautiflul photos by hedi slimane
by kl
ysl apartment (again)
yes, it’s not the first time we’ve posted ysl personal belongings, but here it’s documented by mr hedi slimane so i couldn’t resist to post some more. it was published in french vogue few issues ago. by pp’
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Stephen shore
turns out both, photographer/artist stephen shore, and fashion photographer karen collins who’s previous agent the katy barker agency closed shop are the 2 new additions to creative exchange agency. steven pranica, had this to say about shore: we are “pleased to announce the addition of legendary photographer, Stephen Shore. CXA+ART explores alternative avenues of communication and distribution of art by aligning visionary artists and luxury brands to create visual content including art campaigns, limited-edition product designs, store installations, art books and brand sponsorship of the artist’s gallery and museum exhibitions.” go art and commerce… ooops sorry anne! by dd
We like Dean Kaufman
for a second season in a row, DEAN KAUFMAN has been tapped to photograph Phillips de Pury & Company’s Taste Makers series for its SATURDAY at PHILLIPS – aligning with Phillips’ April 25th auction of contemporary and urban art, photographs, painting and sculpture by the likes of Richard Prince, Marc Newson, Andy Warhol and more. by dd
